4/12 vs. Orioles

[vegasbob]

First of all, these guys aren't my heroes, since I'm of the age where I am no longer as impressionable as I once was. David Ortiz was my hero. Dustin Pedroia remains my hero to an extent, as does George Springer. But, no other current Red Sox players are my hero, as I was an established fan before they came up.

 

My point was simply that in the last two weeks, there has been a general pattern of criticism (not just from you) directed towards the man that has the potential to be the greatest Red Sox player ever when all is said and done, and I think that criticism has been a little unfair. I guess I just decided to use you as an example of those recent trends

 

Fair enough. Be your own hero and do what you can do the best you can. Mookie Betts will eventually leave this team without his services after the next season. That's his privilege and right , so more power to him. But right now through 14 games, and in the playoffs last year, he was not the MVP type. maybe he has an issue that is being covered up, but I think it's between his ears.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Defensively, JBJ is the best CF i've seen since Paul Blair. Paul Blair also was not a good batsman.

[jad]

I can't begin to describe how much I've missed listening to games on the radio. I grew up on this, sitting in bed with the lights out, way past my bedtime, hoping for a rally so I could go to bed

 

Don't worry. I did the same thing in the 50s. If you stay around long enough, you be listening on the radio again and it will STILL be way past your bedtime, as it is now mine.

[iortiz]

Outstanding!

 

Heeeyyy how are you buddy?

 

Yeah! Hopefully he starts hitting soon.

[d-money]

I hope we can find a way and sweep this birds team. Gotta get back to 500. I hope the rays starting losing soon. They just keep winning.

[iortiz]

Call it game fellas!

[Thunder]

The best phone call to the bullpen is to tell the closer to sit down

[iortiz]

And the Yankees just allowed another run, it’s 8-6 now.

[SCM33]

The best phone call to the bullpen is to tell the closer to sit down

 

That phone call never existed. We don't have a closer.

[d-money]

And the Yankees just allowed another run, it’s 8-6 now.

 

All these teams are off to a slow start with the exception of Tampa Bay. Right now are six back.

[iortiz]

And the Yankees just allowed another run, it’s 8-6 now.

 

Another one, back to back HRs LOL! 9-6.

[Thunder]

Another one, back to back HRs LOL! 9-6.

 

THERE IT GOESSSSSSS

 

Oh wait wrong team

[d-money]

Yankees game delayed. Already and official game so we will see. Rain expected overnight.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The highest paid player on the O's hasn't had a base hit in his last 42 at bats. A true albatross. Also, the richest bench warmer in baseball history.

[Thunder]

The highest paid player on the O's hasn't had a base hit in his last 42 at bats. A true albatross. Also, the richest bench warmer in baseball history.

 

Wish I could be the richest bench warmer

[d-money]

Have to sweep this young birds team. Got the Yankees afterwards for just two games.

[Thunder]

Have to sweep this young birds team.

 

Agreed. Like last year, though, Patriots Day looks like a washout, so it might have to be a 3 game sweep

[Station 13]

Another one, back to back HRs LOL! 9-6.

 

It's pouring there.

[Thunder]

I think it's safe to say that Chris Davis has been scared hitless

[Thunder]

Heads up House of Blues

[iortiz]

Bring Braiser, now!

[d-money]

This team doesn’t make it easier on themselves. The pitching is just horrific.

[vegasbob]

Thornburg coughs it up in the worst way. Leadoff walk, then a true bomb.

[iortiz]

Thornburg is the new 2018 season Kelly geez!

[iortiz]

And the Rays are about to blow a 7 R lead against the Jays LOL!

 

Stars are aligning for the Sox.

[vegasbob]

If you are going to be an effective reliever, you must be able to throw a strike when necessary, or a good breaking ball/splitter that induces a swing. Otherwise you won't get it done

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If it's closer by committee, then Thornburg's name shouldn't be listed as an option.

[d-money]

And the Rays are about to blow a 7 R lead against the Jays LOL!

 

Stars are aligning for the Sox.

 

Idk about that. The jays just left them loaded. Rays still up.

[vegasbob]

Wouldn't you know Chris Davis hits what would normally be a single but the shift eats him up yet again. Nice win and a bit of a streak going. Results are turning

[iortiz]

.... and Davis is still hitless. Unbelievable. The Mendoza line is history LOL!